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V90 RDO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 RDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 50,598 miles

power steering pipes corroded

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak unknown source

Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,329 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads are worn more than the osr

Offside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread, limit is 1.6mm

front brake discs and pads are getting rough

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock slightly leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,180 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 38,180 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,295 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 36,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,307 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,866 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 71,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp cracked still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking nearside front tyre

front tyres wear to edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 35,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,933 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked and splitting

offside front tyre outer shoulder cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracked and splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,673 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V90 RDO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V90 RDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V90 RDO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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